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Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson (born Charles Dennis Buchinsky; November 3, 1921 - August 30, 2003) was an American actor. Known for his granite features and brawny physique, he gained international fame for his starring roles in action, western, and war films; initially as a supporting player and later a leading man. A quintessential cinematic tough guy, Bronson was cast in various roles where the plot line hinged on the authenticity of the character's toughness and brawn. At the height of his fame in the early 1970s, he was the world's number one box office attraction.

Filmography

1968
Once Upon a Time in the West

as 'Harmonica'

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1967
The Dirty Dozen

as Joseph Wladislaw

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1965
The Sandpiper

as Cos Erickson

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1963
The Great Escape

as Danny 'Tunnel King'

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1960
The Magnificent Seven

as Bernardo O'Reilly

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